Kings Row

"The town they talk of in whispers."

Apr 18 1942 Approved 2h 7m
Drama, Mystery, Romance

Five young adults in a small American town face the revelations of secrets that threaten to ruin their hopes and dreams.

Plot

Five children in an apparently ideal American small town find their lives changing as the years pass near the turn of the century in 1900. Parris Mitchell (Robert Cummings) and Drake McHugh (Ronald Reagan), both of whom have lost their parents, are best friends; Parris dreams of becoming a doctor, studying under the father of his sweetheart Cassandra Tower (Betty Field), while Drake plans on becoming a local businessman when he receives his full inheritance - juggling girlfriends in the meantime. As they become adults, the revelations of local secrets threaten to ruin their hopes and dreams.

Written by

Casey Robinson, Henry Bellamann

Directed by

Sam Wood

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

Français, English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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